Smoking

Coming soon to Israel? The extreme anti-smoking law passed in Britain

New legislation in Britain prohibits the sale of tobacco products to an entire generation, in a move intended to dramatically reduce smoking rates and reshape public health for years to come.

Young people aged 17 and under today will not be able to purchase these products in the future either, and the ban will remain in effect throughout their lives
Illustration: Smoking cannabis

The study that revealed what a single inhalation of cannabis does to the lungs

Vaping. Illustration.

Researchers tie vaping to mouth and lung cancers in new analysis

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Employee cigarette breaks in France equal three weeks of lost work a year


Why does Israel's top cigarette-maker want people to stop smoking?

Philip Morris International wants Israelis to stop smoking cigarettes, and move toward alternatives like vaping — but Israeli tax regulation is standing in the way of the shift.

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

Keep your home safe this Hannukah

By being as diligent as we can around electricity and heating, we can have a safe and warm holiday season. 

 Hannukiah.

E-cigarettes are more dangerous than you can imagine. Here's why

Many smokers know that the vapor-liquid in electronic cigarettes has nicotine and flavoring agents, but many don't know about the toxic ingredients.


How an Israeli 20-year-old who never smoked got advanced lung cancer

At age 20, Geula Marx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite her young age and that she had never smoked. The disease was discovered at stage 4 with brain metastases. Never ignore suspicious symptom

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Smoking around children could harm their children as well - study

Fathers’ smoking around their young sons could raise the risk of asthma for their future grandchildren according to a recent study.

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This is why so many people have a cigarette with their morning coffee

Smoking disgusts many people, yet many smokers start their day with a cup of coffee and a cigarette. A new study researched why people feel that this is an ideal combination.

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Smoking tobacco while pregnant may harm child brain development - study

Can smoking while pregnant harm your child's brain? According to this study, it could lead to significant brain development issues 10 years down the line.

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

‘Too little exercise, too much obesity and too much smoking’ - health survey

Latest national health survey shows Israeli adults of all backgrounds have plenty of room for improvement.

A woman smokes a cigarette as she sits on a bench in Liverpool, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Liverpool, Britain, May 26, 2020

These seven healthy habits effectively reduce chances of a stroke - study

A new study found that there are seven health tools that can reduce your risk of suffering from one of the most dangerous medical conditions. These are the findings.

 Illustrative image of a girl in a facemask eating a cucumber, October

Politicians live longer than most, and that gap is only growing

Why have so many politicians been in power for decades and are still at the height of their power? This study has some interesting answers.

 US president Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Yair Lapid in Jerusalem, on July 14, 2022. Joe Biden on his first official visit to Israel since becoming US president.